Classic F3
Historic Formula Atlantic
Classic F3 and Historic Formula Atlantic to share grids
The Classic Formula 3 and Historic Formula Atlantic series will join together in 2023 to share grids . The move has been made to bring together two groups of cars that enjoy similar performance and lap times to ensure that both have a strong calendar . While Classic F3 has long been established , grids in 2022 were modest at times . Meanwhile Historic Formula Atlantic is an emerging series for the
1600cc single seaters built up to the end of 1979 .
Both categories will have the opportunity to race on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit in May by being part of the Aurora Trophy grid . As before , the URS Classic Formula Ford 2000 cars will be welcome to join the Classic F3 field .
Both series will have 10 races across five events and will be supported by Raceparts , the motor sport parts and
spares specialists , who will provide a significant voucher for the winner of each series .
The dates have been chosen carefully to ensure that there are no clashes with the Historic Formula 2 Series . Newly crowned Classic F3 champion Steven Barlow has taken on the role of F3 series chairman for the coming season .
Andy Dee-Crowne said : “ We had a combined grid at Brands Hatch last April for Classic Formula 3 and Formula Atlantic and everyone enjoyed it . There ’ s really not much difference in the pace between the two grids and this move is designed to encourage more cars out for both categories . If things go well , it is entirely possible that the grid could be separated again in the future .”
Pearson to fulfil dream with a Chevron B8
Historic Formula Ford racer Ted Pearson will fulfil a life ’ s dream when he races a Chevron B8 next season . Pearson has acquired the ex-Barrie Smith / David Purley car and plans to race it in the Guards Trophy with Callum Grant sharing the driving .
Pearson said : “ The first time I ever saw a B8 , other than in a magazine , was at Donington in 1979 . I ’ d wanted one ever since and it has taken 43 years to fulfil the dream . Chevron B8 racer Hugh Colman said that I would never regret it !”
The 1968 sports-racing car was bought new by Barrie Smith and raced successfully before being sold to David Purley for 1969 and 1970 . “ That was another big tick for me because Purley was a big hero of mine ,” said Pearson .
It was later raced by John Raffo and Roy Seddon , including the 1971 Targa Florio , and then went to David Brodie who took it to Guyana and sold it locally . It sat un-used for some time before being brought back to the UK in the early 1980s . The Chevron finally returned to racing a decade ago with Adam Singer but has not raced for several years . “ I came along , saw it and fell in love with it ,” said Pearson . “ It needs a recommission , not rebuild . Nigel Grant is masterminding that with Mike Waite , so it is going home to Bolton . I ’ d like to do Guards Trophy with Callum Grant to start with and then hopefully my son Tom when he ’ s got a bit more experience .”
Period action from the 1970 BOAC 500
The ex-Purley Chevron B8
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